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TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say: Professor: US faces "uphill battle" justifying law against First Amendment ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/tiktok-owner-has-strong-first-amendment-case-against-us-ban-professors-say/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Uniform standard for charging cables is coming: Probably no longer a surprise to anyone: a uniform standard for charging cables is coming ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/einheitlicher-standard-fuer-ladekabel-kommt/
Android TV has access to your entire account—but Google is changing that: Should sideloading Chrome on an old smart TV really compromise your entire account?
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-says-its-fixing-a-nasty-android-tv-account-security-loophole/
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
Registering a balcony power plant is becoming easier, 800 watts will soon be possible
stadt-bremerhaven.de/balkonkraftwerk-anmelden-wird-einfacher-800-watt-bald-moeglich/
'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/idiot-proof-thermal-paste-applicator-to-make-tim-application-easier-than-ever-x-apply-stencils-coming-soon
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: Punchy audio that’s ideal for FPS games: The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is an excellent gaming headset, with punchy audio ...
pcworld.com/article/2306072/turtle-beach-stealth-pro-review.html
First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?: What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
pcmag.com/articles/first-look-can-the-rabbit-r1-do-anything-our-phones-cant
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
FCC Votes to Revive Net-Neutrality Rules: The commission's 2024 pitch this time around emphasizes privacy and security concerns.
pcmag.com/news/fcc-to-try-again-on-net-neutrality-rules-at-april-25-meeting
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Darktrace exit snuffs out another light on the London market: The cyber specialist has had a bumpy three-year ride as a public company
ft.com/content/3b01781f-f68a-4886-962f-f6051c7808be
Range record: New solid-state battery allows electric cars to travel 2,000 kilometers
t3n.de/news/reichweitenrekord-neuer-feststoff-akku-laesst-eE28091auto-2-000-kilometer-fahren-1621355/
Photo-sharing community EyeEm will license users’ photos to train AI if they don’t delete them
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/photo-sharing-community-eyeem-will-license-users-photos-to-train-ai-if-they-dont-delete-them/
Second time lucky for Thoma Bravo, which scoops up Darktrace for $5.3B: Analysts brand deal a 'nail in the coffin' for UK tech investment
theregister.com/2024/04/26/thoma_bravo_darktrace/
Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
Treat Mom to Ana Luisa Jewelry for Up to 30% Off: Nothing says "happy Mother's Day" like nice jewelry. Celebrate your mother without breaking the bank at Ana ...
cnet.com/deals/treat-mom-to-ana-luisa-jewelry-for-up-to-30-off/
PC hardware repairer calls out rash of RTX 4090 failures made worse by poor packaging from customers
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/pc-hardware-repairer-calls-out-rash-of-rtx-4090-failures-made-worse-by-poor-packaging-from-customers
Yoneda Labs raises $4M from Khosla Ventures to build the ‘OpenAI for chemistry’: Yoneda Labs raised $4 million from Khosla Ventures to build a foundation model ...
venturebeat.com/ai/yoneda-labs-raises-4m-from-khosla-ventures-to-build-the-openai-for-chemistry/
AI in a chainsaw? Stream Analyze launches in the U.S. to make ‘stupid’ devices smarter
venturebeat.com/ai/ai-in-a-chainsaw-stream-analyze-launches-in-the-u-s-to-make-stupid-devices-smarter/
Estée Lauder and Microsoft partner to help beauty brands use generative AI: Estée Lauder partners with Microsoft to form AI Innovation Lab to research and ...
venturebeat.com/ai/estee-lauder-and-microsoft-partner-to-help-beauty-brands-use-generative-ai/
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Google needs to offer a cancel button: The Bavarian consumer advice center has successfully sued Google. The bone of contention is the lack of a cancellation ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-muss-einen-kuendigungsbutton-anbieten/
Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%: As part of its Q1 2024 earning release, Snap revealed that total watch time on its ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/snap-total-watch-time-on-tiktok-competitor-increased-125/
Quick Glance: NFL - Top-5 Earners per Position: Amon-Ra St. Brown Leads the Way
- The NFL showcases the top-5 earners per position based on average annual salary.
- Quarterbacks top the ranking, followed by Running Backs, Fullbacks, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends.
- Other positions such as Offensive Tackle, Guard, Center, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Outside Linebacker, Inside Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Kicker, Punter, and Long Snapper were also listed.
- The list highlights the high salaries of the top players in the NFL for their respective positions.
Dell XPS 13 and XPS 14 review (2024): Gorgeous laptops with usability quirks: Dell’s XPS 13 and 14 are stylish, portable and powerful. You’ll have to get used to ...
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WhatsApp: Forwarding video messages possible in beta: WhatsApp gives beta testers the chance to record personal video messages directly in the app and send them ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-weiterleiten-von-videonachrichten-in-der-beta-moeglich/
Synthesia takes next leap in AI video with ‘expressive avatars’: Synthesia says healthcare companies could use the new technology to create more empathetic ...
venturebeat.com/ai/synthesia-takes-next-leap-in-ai-video-with-expressive-avatars/
Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/global-founders-capital-becomes-rocket-internets-venture-arm/
It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
Abine DeleteMe Review: Abine DeleteMe opts you out from sites that collect and sell your data using a combination of automation and direct human intervention.
pcmag.com/reviews/abine-deleteme
Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
cnet.com/culture/internet/wordle-tips-the-very-best-start-words-tips-and-strategies/
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the ...
wired.com/story/biden-is-still-posting-on-tiktok/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Google continues to grow: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced its quarterly figures. Even before the announcement ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-waechst-weiter/
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
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Oracle doubles down on generative AI with new features to accelerate enterprise deal cycles
venturebeat.com/ai/oracle-doubles-down-on-generative-ai-with-new-features-to-accelerate-enterprise-deal-cycles/
Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media: President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gen-z-tiktok-ban-politics-instagram/
Exclusive: Visa’s CIO shares insights on generative AI’s transformative potential in payments industry
venturebeat.com/ai/exclusive-visas-cio-shares-insights-on-generative-ais-transformative-potential-in-payments-industry/
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
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Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/apple-renews-talks-with-openai-iphone-generative-ai-features-bloomberg-news-2024-04-26/
Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
heise.de/news/Netflix-erhoeht-die-Preise-auch-fuer-Bestandskunden-9697377.html
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
The Morning After: Testing the Rabbit R1's AI assistant skills: The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch ...
engt.co/3WlSGT0
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
pcworld.com/article/2306777/linux-know-how-how-the-desktop-works.html
TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void: The future of TikTok is a bit fuzzy. Here are similar apps to give your attention to.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-next-year-5-alternatives-to-fill-the-void/
Salesforce Einstein Copilot brings new reasoning and actions to enterprise generative AI
venturebeat.com/ai/salesforce-einstein-copilot-brings-new-reasoning-and-actions-to-enterprise-generative-ai/
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/waipu-jetzt-mit-teletext/
Chatbot answers are all made up. This new tool helps you figure out which ones to trust.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/25/1091835/chatbot-hallucination-new-tool-trustworthy-language-model/
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being distributed
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
AuditBoard upgrades its risk management platform with built-in LLM descriptions: Prior to AuditBoard, many auditors relied on off-the-shelf spreadsheet software ...
venturebeat.com/ai/auditboard-upgrades-its-risk-management-platform-with-built-in-llm-descriptions/
Meta shares plunge as prolonged AI spending plans unnerve investors: Meta Platforms' shares plunged 14% in premarket trading on Thursday as the social media ...
reuters.com/technology/meta-shares-plunge-16-frankfurt-after-ai-spending-revenue-forecast-2024-04-25/
Qualcomm says lower-end Snapdragon X Plus chips can still outrun Apple’s M3: Same NPU, same architecture as X Elite, but fewer cores and lower clock speeds.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/qualcomm-preps-lower-end-snapdragon-x-plus-chips-to-compete-with-intel-and-apple/
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has: While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant ...
wired.com/story/microsoft-google-earnings-generative-ai/
From Lok Sabha elections 2024 to generative AI disrupting edtech, here are our top stories of the week
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Post-WWII order on 'brink of collapse': Amnesty - Europe - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/post-wwii-order-on-brink-of-collapse-amnesty.html
Quick Glance: Israel's Assault on Gaza: Near Collapse of International Law
- Amnesty International warns of the breakdown of international law and global human rights due to government aggression and the rise of big tech.
- Israel is criticized for the war on Gaza, targeting civilian populations. The international community is accused of being inactive in holding Benjamin Netanyahu's government accountable.
- Amnesty also condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and China for human rights abuses. The organization highlights the growing power of big tech companies and the misuse of AI.
- Calls for reforms in the UN Security Council and better regulation of technologies are made. Despite challenges, people globally continue to advocate for human rights and social justice.
Apple Offers Peek at Its AI Language Model as iOS 18 Looms: The tech giant has been conspicuously absent from the generative AI race so far.
cnet.com/tech/apple-offers-peek-at-its-ai-language-model-as-ios-18-looms/
Apple and Google pulled several AI apps that advertised deepfake nudes: A report from 404 Media this week found that so-called 'undress' apps were advertising on ...
qz.com/apple-and-google-pulled-several-ai-apps-that-advertised-1851439298
Pope Francis to attend AI session of G7 summit in June: Pope Francis will attend a working session on artificial intelligence at the G7 summit in southern Italy ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/26/pope-francis-to-attend-ai-session-of-g7-summit-in-june
Share a Webpage Link With Quoted Text in iPhone Messages: Most iPhone users know how to share a webpage link in Messages, but not everyone realizes that you can ...
macrumors.com/how-to/share-webpage-link-quoted-text-messages-ios/
Apple Pulls 3 Generative AI Apps Being Used to Make Deepfake Nudes: Developers are reportedly promoting these apps via Instagram ads with taglines like 'undress ...
pcmag.com/news/apple-pulls-3-generative-ai-apps-being-used-to-make-deepfake-nudes
The MacRumors Show: Apple's iPad Event Finally Announced!: On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the announcement of Apple's upcoming ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/26/the-macrumors-show-ipad-event-announced/
Quick Glance: Apple deepens ties with China amidst supply chain shifts
- Apple is increasing the number of China-based suppliers and Chinese manufacturing sites while decreasing the number of suppliers from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.
- The company is navigating a balancing act between politics and business by expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India.
- This trend is evident in Apple's latest official supplier list, highlighting China's growing importance.
This AI-focused chip is powered by light: Researchers at Beijing’s Tsinghua University have developed a high-performance chip for complex artificial intelligence ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/27/this-ai-focused-chip-is-powered-by-light
Google is testing a new 'Speaking practice' feature to help improve your English
neowin.net/news/google-is-testing-a-new-speaking-practice-feature-to-help-improve-your-english/
Adobe Launches New AI Assistant for Acrobat: Cutting corners in prep work? Here's a shortcut we can all get behind.
pcmag.com/articles/adobe-launches-new-ai-assistant-for-acrobat
E-car drivers can look forward to the practical function of Google Maps: Google Maps will roll out an update in the coming months that will expand and improve ...
merkur.de/auto/elektroautos-standort-google-maps-update-nach-ladesaeulen-e-auto-navigation-93028095.html
Samsung’s next Galaxy AI feature could revolutionize smartphone video: Is generative AI-powered video creation on the cards?
techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsungs-next-galaxy-ai-feature-could-revolutionize-smartphone-video
Documentary Producers Are Adopting Shared AI Guidelines. Will the News Networks Be Next?
adweek.com/tvnewser/documentary-ai-guidelines-archival-producers-alliance-news-networks/
Hands-On With the Rabbit r1 Pocket AI Assistant: With the rise of ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs), AI-dedicated devices have started coming out ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/26/hands-on-rabbit-r1/
US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board: The U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) on Friday announced a blue-ribbon board that includes ...
reuters.com/technology/us-homeland-security-names-ai-safety-security-advisory-board-2024-04-26/
AI models are inching closer to hacking on their own: Some large language models already have the ability to create exploits in known security vulnerabilities ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/ai-model-hacking-security-vulnerabilities
AI data center boom challenges utilities, may imperil climate goals: Generative AI, plus growing manufacturing and electric vehicles, is spiking U.S ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/ai-boom-electricity-demand-surge
Uplevel Your Creative Output With Adobe Photoshop’s New AI Tools: The latest version of Adobe Photoshop comes out swinging with AI capabilities.
pcmag.com/articles/uplevel-your-creative-output-with-adobe-photoshops-new-ai-tools
Ozempic threatens booze and cigs, an AI glossary, tech troubles, produce pesticides: The week's most popular
qz.com/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-ai-terms-glossary-tech-stocks-1851437295
Sundar Pichai shows doubters he's right general for Google's AI battle: Alphabet's blockbuster first-quarter earnings and first dividend sent its stock soaring ...
businessinsider.com/sundar-pichai-google-wartime-general-alphabet-ai-battle-earnings-2024-4
Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and the 20 other leaders on the new AI safety board: The AI board will advise the Department of Homeland Security on safely and ...
qz.com/sam-altman-jensen-huang-ai-safety-board-biden-security-1851438417
Former Pixar Animator Gives One Big Reason AI Video Won't Work in Hollywood: OpenAI's Sora is impressive for quick videos, but what happens when a director wants ...
gizmodo.com/pixar-ai-openai-sora-animation-tiktok-hollywood-video-1851438404
I’m all for AI as long as I can have a robot to do all the housework: Emer McLysaght: I dearly wish it could hang out the clothes and defrost the freezer ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/04/26/im-all-for-ai-as-long-as-i-can-have-a-robot-to-do-all-the-housework/
DeepL unveils AI-powered writing assistant tool: DeepL, a German-based AI company, launched DeepL Write Pro, an AI-based writing assistant tool to help ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/133_373540.html
iPhone 16: The Features We're Expecting From Apple's Next iPhone: The iPhone is poised to make a foray into gen AI in 2024. Here's what's flying around in the ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-a-look-at-potential-features-apple-next-iphone/
Microsoft reveals Infra Copilot that uses GitHub Copilot to generate infrastructure code
neowin.net/news/microsoft-reveals-infra-copilot-that-uses-github-copilot-to-generate-infrastructure-code/
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